Sagarika Srivastava, a research student at the Waste Data and Analysis Center (WDAC) and the fourth-year PhD student in the Department of Technology and Society, has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Liblit Memorial Fund. Under the guidance of Dr. David Tonjes, the former director and the founder of WDAC, Sagarika is committed to learning about new technologies and approaches to advance recycling processes while considering the financial, governmental, and societal challenges associated with these initiatives. 

In 1997, the State University at Stony Brook recognized Evan Liblit’s contributions to solid waste management and recycling and established a memorial scholarship in his name. His legacy is carried forward through Evan R. Liblit Scholarship at Stony Brook University’s School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS), which supports students dedicated to addressing pressing environmental issues, including waste management. This scholarship is awarded annually to both undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate excellence in environmental science research, often focusing on pollution, marine conservation, and waste reduction efforts.financial, governmental, and societal challenges associated with these initiatives. 

This scholarship will enable Sagarika to continue her journey toward advancing waste management practices and fostering sustainability.

Congratulations, Sagarika!